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Sorry, Verizon Unlimited Data Users, You Still Can’t Upgrade Cheaply

Kellen August 13, 2015 185

Verizon's new "The Verizon Plan" is now live and available for those interested in a simplified S-M-L-XL approach to voice and data service. We've talked a lot about it over the last week, even sharing exclusive details that were unavailable until today. But...

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Specs (Official)

Kellen August 13, 2015 43

Next Friday, August 21, you will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ from all of these carriers. For those who skipped on the regular S6 Edge because of its somewhat smallish size, now you have the oversized option to hopefully satisfy your dual-edged...

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Specs (Official)

Kellen August 13, 2015 204

Next Friday, August 21, you will be able to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 from all of these carriers. I'm sure many of you will, because well, the Note cult is strong and Samsung is the best in the business at making oversized devices. But for those on the...

Where and When to Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+ in the US

Kellen August 13, 2015 80

Samsung is done with its Unpacked event, where it just unveiled the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+. Now, after months of leaks leading up to this moment, it's time to talk about where and when you can buy either phone. According to Samsung (and now all of...

NVIDIA SHIELD Gains Support for Seven New Games on Google Play

Tim August 13, 2015 2

Seven new games for NVIDIA SHIELD owners are available for download through Google Play today, a few of which were downloadable for other regular smartphones and tablets, but were not supported on the Android TV platform. The list of games includes This War of...

Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ Have Fast Wireless Charging, Full Charges in 120 Minutes

Kellen August 13, 2015 48

The sleeper announcement out of Samsung's Unpacked event has got to be the fact that the new Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ not only feature fast charging, but they are also the first devices on the planet to feature fast wireless charging. Yes, you read...

Samsung Pay Launches in the US September 28, Beta Trial Opens August 25

Kellen August 13, 2015 36

Along with its announcement of the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, Samsung also announced a starting date for its mobile payment system, Samsung Pay. The service finally arrives in the US on September 28, but there will be a beta trial period for select...

Samsung Announces Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge+, Available August 21

Kellen August 13, 2015 156

Samsung just made the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ official at press events in both London and New York City. Both phones are available across the US on August 21, with pre-orders opening today. Also, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and...

Android 16 QPR3 Beta Program Goes Live for Pixel Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 156

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 released. Google shipped Android 16 QPR2 to stable channels this month as the December Pixel update,...

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Verizon Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and Pixel 10 Devices Get New December Update (Updated)

Kellen December 17, 2025 156

All of Google's still-supported Pixel devices received a huge QPR2 update in early December with new features and tons of bug...

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Google Makes Controversial Pixel Search Bar Change

Kellen December 17, 2025 156

Within the past several days, a group of Pixel owners noticed a change to the way the Search bar at the bottom of their Pixel...

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Samsung December Updates Continue Roll Out to All These Devices

Kellen December 17, 2025 156

Samsung started sending December updates to a batch of devices earlier in the week, but they weren't quite done with 2025....

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Galaxy Z TriFold Sells Out Quick in South Korea, Even With High Price Tag

Tim December 12, 2025 156

We shouldn't be surprised, folks. Samsung launched the Galaxy Z TriFold this week in its home country of South Korea, with in...

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YouTube TV Will Offer 10 Genre-Specific Plans in 2026

Tim December 10, 2025 156

More choice and more flexibility. That's what everyone has been clamoring for lately. If you'll recall, YouTube TV used to be...

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December Pixel Watch Update Rolls Out to Pixel Watch 2 and Above

Kellen December 9, 2025 156

Google announced new features for the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Watch 4 this morning, but didn't tell us exactly how those...

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Pixel Watch 4 Updates Bring New Gestures, Smarter Smart Replies

Kellen December 9, 2025 156

The Pixel Watch 4 is seeing its own little Feature Drop this morning with a handful of new features. Google is adding a...

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Google’s Latest Ad Pokes at iPhone for Copying Its Features, iPhone 17 Rumors

Kellen May 6, 2025 185

The iPhone 17 won't arrive for months, likely after Google releases its Pixel 10 series. For the most part, all talk around...

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Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 185

Some of you have been lucky enough to receive your Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro pre-orders a day early, thanks to Google's wildly...

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Pixel Watch 2 Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen October 11, 2023 185

The Pixel Watch 2 has been on my wrist for a full week and my list of notes has only grown. I've tested sleep tracking, put...

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Video: Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5 Unboxing!

Tim July 27, 2023 185

Samsung was gracious enough to send us its latest foldables devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5. Naturally,...

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Google Pixel 7a Unboxing and Tour!

Kellen May 10, 2023 185

Because the Google Pixel 7a is available today for you to run out and buy at $499, you may not want to wait around for our...

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VIDEO: Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing!

Tim February 3, 2023 185

Unboxing time, baby! We have the Galaxy S23 Ultra in-house, a bit before they're set to make their way to buyers later this...

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Pixel 7 Pro: First 10 Things to Do!

Tim October 13, 2022 185

Fancy new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro just show up at your doorstep? Perfect, then this video is for you. As is tradition, we've...

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Pixel Watch: First 10 Things To Do!

Kellen October 13, 2022 185

The day that most of you will receive your Google Pixel Watch from pre-orders is here. It's time for you to slap Google's...

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